ETYM Old Eng. spere, as. spere; akin to Dutch and German speer, os. and ohs. sper, Icel. spjör, pl., Dan. spaer, Latin sparus.
1. A long pointed rod used as a weapon; SYN. lance, shaft.
2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish; SYN. gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance.

1. To pierce with a spear
2. To thrust up like a spear; SYN. spear up.

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